When I went off to college in 1977, inflation was high and rising, but the maximum interest rate you could earn on a savings account was capped by the government at a fraction over
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I pay almost no attention to "deals" sites. I scarcely even read the lists of deals here on Wise Bread. There are several reasons, but they pretty much come down to two things: I d
Most people I know have a frustrated passion. There's something they'd rather do a lot more of, but making a living gets in the way. Some people simply accept that their passion wi
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Today we found some amazing articles on sniffing out the best deals on hotel rooms, how being frugal can cost you money, and staying within your budget when buying a house.
Acting on impulse is good when you're catching someone who's falling, or swerving to avoid an accident. But when it comes to shopping, it's not your friend.
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5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 12/19
Today's deals include 50%-70% off FILA, 66% off 52-Piece Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit, $3.99 or less Kindle book deals, and more!
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Today we found some awesome articles on becoming a morning person, ways to avoid common bank fees, and financial resolutions to keep in 2014.
How to Clear Out Financial Clutter
Any kind of clutter can weigh you down, even financial clutter. So clear it out and get your finances back on track.
Flashback Friday: 84 Reasons to Be Done With Summer and Get Excited for Fall
If only we could fast forward through the remaining weeks of summer heat and get right to fall fun. Read on and feel the chill!
5 Decisions With Unexpected Financial Consequences
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Who has the time (or money) for deals?
I pay almost no attention to "deals" sites. I scarcely even read the lists of deals here on Wise Bread. There are several reasons, but they pretty much come down to two things: I d
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Convenience comes at a price — and the planet is paying it.
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You may be a smart shopper, but thinking frugally is much more than setting your sights on the lowest prices and clearance racks.
8 Clever Ways to Sample the Good Life
A fishstick budget sure puts a damper on having caviar taste. Get a taste of the high life regardless with some clever workarounds.
Dream Job or Day Job?
Most people I know have a frustrated passion. There's something they'd rather do a lot more of, but making a living gets in the way. Some people simply accept that their passion wi
Best Money Tips: Never Cheap Out on These Things
Today we found articles on things you should never cheap out on, ways to eliminate financial clutter, and how to protect yourself from unhealthy air.
Best Money Tips: Saving Time and Reducing Stress
Today we found some stellar articles on saving time and reducing stress, how to do the right tasks in the right order, and the biggest tax audit triggers.
9 Costly Mistakes DIY Investors Make
Anyone can handle their own investments with the proper research. Anyone can also make these common DIY investor mistakes.
These 10 Money Podcasts Will Help You Save Tons
Make chore time personal finance time. Pop on a solid money podcast and start making sense of your dollars and cents.
How to Make the Most of Your 401K
Most of us have a 401k account with our employer. But there are people who've decided not to participate in their employer's retirement program for a variety of reasons. But imagi
Best Money Tips: Sniffing Out the Best Deals on Hotel Rooms
Today we found some amazing articles on sniffing out the best deals on hotel rooms, how being frugal can cost you money, and staying within your budget when buying a house.
To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping
Do you enjoy thrift-store shopping? Here are tips for what to buy, and what NOT to.
10 Classic Impulse Buys We Need to Stop Falling For
Acting on impulse is good when you're catching someone who's falling, or swerving to avoid an accident. But when it comes to shopping, it's not your friend.